Programs This Week by Sinnemahoning State Park

Programs This Week by Sinnemahoning State Park

There might be snow on the ground, but the educators at Sinnemahoning State Park are ready for spring with a full line-up of programs for this week, including interpretive talks, nature walks, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs.

Thursday, March 17, 2022, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Shed Hunting for First Timers - Virtual. 

 Get outdoors for some great exercise and to experience the thrill of the hunt while searching for deer and elk antlers on public lands. Through this "virtual" online program, first-time shed hunters can learn about deer and elk antlers, how they grow, and where and when to find them. Good for all ages. Pre-registration required in order to share the link with all participants. Pre-registration is required.

Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Coffee with the Birds.

 Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. No pre-registration required. Open to all ages, beginners, and expert birders alike.

Saturday, March 19, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Bluebirds, Chickadees, and More!

 Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Learn about bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees, and other cavity nesting birds, the habitats they prefer, and how you can welcome them to your yard. 1-hour PowerPoint presentation in the Wildlife Center classroom. Geared toward adults and older children, but all are welcome. NO registration required.

Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Bluebird Volunteer Meeting.

 Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. Help Sinnemahoning park staff monitor the bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds. Trail volunteers will check the boxes and record information about the eggs, babies, and adult birds. If interested, please join us at the kick-off to learn the protocols for checking the boxes and to sign up for dates this season. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, March 17th.

Sunday, March 20, 1:00 - 1:30 PM, Signs of Spring at Sinnemahoning State Park - Virtual. 

As winter begins to loosen its grip on the land and water, signs of spring start to appear everywhere, especially if you know where to look. Take a virtual hike with the park naturalist to look for nature's hints of the coming warm weather. Offered online as a "virtual" program via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Ducks, Loons, and Other Migratory Waterfowl - Virtual,

 Learn about loons, grebes, scaups, mergansers, and other waterfowl that travel through Sinnemahoning State Park during the spring waterfowl migration. This "virtual" program will be held online and will include a photo-filled PowerPoint presentation followed by question-and-answer session. Pre-registration is required in order to share the link will all who are interested.

Thursday, March 24, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Homeschool Day: Birds of a Feather.

 Live in the Wildlife Center classroom. This is a day for the birds! Through fun, hands-on activities homeschool students will learn about birds, their adaptations, and their habitats, and contribute real data to the study of birds in our area by participating in a bird count and entering data online. Open to all students, grades K-12. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 22nd.

To pre-register for a program, or for more information, please visit the online DCNR Calendar of Events at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, please call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.